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Dowling v. United States

Docket: 84-589
Citation: 473 U.S. 207 (1985)
Petitioner: Dowling
Respondent: United States

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, April 17, 1985
Decision: Friday, June 28, 1985
Issues: Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Miscellaneous

Advocates

Michael D. Abzug (on behalf of Petitioner)
Carolyn F. Corwin (on behalf of Respondent)

Facts of the Case

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Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for Dowling, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 18 U.S.C. 2314
Voted with the minority, joined Powell's dissent
Burger
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the minority, joined Powell's dissent
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Wrote the majority opinion
Blackmun
Wrote a dissent
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Justice Harry A. Blackmun

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